Oliver Rudgewick

PF reporter

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Recent articles

Low-growth economy adds public sector pension pressure

New gloomy predictions of long-term economic growth suggest pensions promised to public sector... Read more
Scottish leaders defend pay offer

Scottish council leaders have claimed the latest local government pay offer is fair and recognises... Read more
NI civil servants put in ‘invidious position’

The lack of political leadership in Northern Ireland risks politicising the role of civil servants... Read more
Delay to post-Brexit funding has ‘serious consequences’ for NI

Delays in allocating post-European Union funding to Northern Irish departments have had “serious... Read more
Cuts to social care reforms a ‘low blow’

Plans to halve proposed funding to revitalise the social care workforce show the government is not... Read more
Councils set for right to buy boost

English councils are set to receive 100% of income from homes sold through the right to buy scheme... Read more
NHS backlog plan ‘could bring £73bn boost but depends on care reforms’

The economy would benefit by billions of pounds per year if healthcare waiting lists are reduced in... Read more
Croydon disciplinary proposals could set ‘worrying’ precedent

Questions have been raised over the London Borough of Croydon’s proposals to recover an exit... Read more
Concern over councils' lack of skills to manage children’s care costs

The lack of skills within local authorities to manage soaring children’s care costs is a “worry”... Read more
Labour promises to freeze council tax as local election campaign kicks off

Labour leader Keir Starmer has pledged to use a “proper” windfall tax to fund council tax freezes... Read more

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